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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1945
Page
5
Elyrians show strong sports interest across golf and football events. Coverage highlights Oakmont chatter, local golf talk, and plans for audiences at Cleveland arena spectacles. Reports include Elyria football schedules inquiries and a Chamber All-Americans youth team thanks.
United Press Star correspondent recounts a chaotic day along a Tyrrhenian coast near Lido 24 miles from Rome where German mines remained after an anticipated invasion never happened. A local fisherman netted the reporter, and a rare fish catch hinted at wartime hardship and food shortages in Italy.
Will Plead Guilty To Forging Jockey's Name in Los Angeles. George de Hiltery twenty said he would plead to charges of forging Westrope's name on checks. Westrope, recently barred from racing in California for 145 days over a float at Del Mar, was the jockey involved.
Darkness halted a Morris-Gaines singles match as Morris won 6-2 in the first set and 4-3 in the second before delays. The upper bracket quarterfinals saw Vic Maiden advance, lower bracket semi finals underway, with Pete Gagan and Meffray Gagan slated to face Norm Schofield. A doubles match was on the slate for Friday evening, timed by Cascade courts.
General Industries defeated Western Automatic 4 2 in the city golf league playoff at Cherry Ridge to claim the 1945 season title. Frank Fritz of General Industries led the champions with 38 points while Herman Lappin and John Surdock scored 39 for Western Automatic. Subsequent matches schedule Thursday pitted Group A against Group B rivals as season entries continue with low score focus.
Boston game day lineup features Bob Feller set to start his fourth appearance for the Cleveland Indians against the Red Sox while Tom Tendlins Navy discharge is cited for the matchup. Allie Reynolds to pitch another game in the doubleheader. Gromnek and Paghy show knee injuries with slight improvements. Manager Law stepping up plans for a long road trip through New York Washington and Philadelphia.
In Midwestern action the Loon Playoffs begin as Sprognell and Hana face Zaresy in a key matchup while Myddletown's champions prepare to meet the pair.
Detroit thumped the Yankees 16 to 0 as Dizzy Trout silenced New York’s bats. Hank Greenberg and Hank Dowd boosted the lead with booming homers. The Tigers, short on pitching depth, relied on Paul Schreiber for the Yankees and faced injuries to key pitchers like Newhouser and Tommy Bridges. The loss ends a rough stretch for Detroit but caps a morale-boosting win over New York.
Thousands of Pittsburgh fans will honor Honus Wagner at Forbes Field during Wagner Day ceremonies before the Pittsburgh Brooklyn game. Proceeds beyond regular afternoon receipts go to Wagner, a star whose 21 year major league career places him among baseball immortals.
Disclosed Usat Walt Cook has decided to quit Elyria High amid early drills. Coach Trabey says Cook irregularly attended practices and prepared for other sports. Cook, a two year letterman in football, basketball and baseball, had been a key back in the Elyria backfield and may seek another school or sport.
Army's West Point Cadets begin fall football with 44 players on roster. Captain-elect Jack Green of Shelbyville Kentucky anchors the squad along with key guard. The team trains under year’s leaders as they prep for and aim to improve on recent success despite competition.
Lorain Lions edge Manufacturing Company 7-0 in a decisive softball final. Pitcher Johnny Doslik dominated, striking out 10 as Lions Club outplayed the champions. Al Koscho paced the Lions with two doubles, while Skolnick pitched the complete game for the Lions.
Surdock High starts the all city bowling season at Wykrent Recreation. Elyria Hardware swept three straight from Moose No 778 while Surdock Recreation also went 3-0. George Bohn led high series and individual scores in a lively season opener with strong showings from Aryay Potato Chips and Tarry Tavern in the regional league action.
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